Mayor of Boston to Chick-Fil-A: Get Lost!!!!

How is this a political stance on a religious matter? The mayor is an advocate of equal marriage rights for same sex couples, marriage rights are a
political issue. Just because Chick-Fil-A cites a religious belief for their stance on a political issue that does not somehow make the issue a matter
of faith or religion.

Exactly. Chick-Fil-A can have whatever religious beliefs it wants to have, but marriage and discrimination are political issues. Chick-Fil-A is
riddled with discrimination -- it discriminates in its hiring process by selecting only employees that follow Biblical principles.

Cities have every right to deny businesses, and someone has to make decisions about which businesses to deny. Chick-Fil-A's hiring practices do not
make for a compelling argument for providing the city with jobs (unless you follow Biblical principles, which apparently include anti-gay stances).

There are no federal laws that prohibit companies from asking nosy questions about religion and marital status during interviews. Most companies
don't because it can open them up to discrimination claims, says James Ryan, a spokesman for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Chick-fil-A
has more freedom to ask whatever it wants of franchisees because they are independent contractors and not necessarily subject to federal employment
discrimination laws.

I would say that a business that slips through cracks which allow legal discrimination and hires only employees who support such discrimination is
perhaps unfit for a location in a city that embraces equality. As far as I know, there is no constitutional right for opening a business wherever you
want, and if the people of Boston want Chick-Fil-A in their city, I'm sure there will be a petition.

Read the links some other poster provided....said he would do all in his power to prevent them from opening up....implying they will have a more
difficult time getting proper permits....ect. He is actively preventing them from trying to open up more locations, it's not just his opinion, he is
actively working toward stopping them with city mechanisms. Big difference.

“If they need licenses in the city, it will be very difficult — unless they open up their policies,” he warned.

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Lol, im liking this guy more and more. Cant wait until he announce's "Burn a bible day" - Im there!

So you believe the government in the United States has the right to persecute people on grounds they do not like their religion and/or whatever
beliefs they hold? Because that is who the Mayor works for, the Government, anything he does is doing so in a position of governmental authority and
power.

Gotta love your belief in the constitution

This company is getting a taste of its own christian medicine and im loving it.
All the other companies are welcomed to do business in boston but not this one. Its not nice being unequal is it?

I respect Chick Fil A and their right to free speech. No one is obligated to purchase food from them. You have choices to make. Chick Fil A is a
Christian based organization and is not shy about expressing that. It is written throughout each location on the walls. That's why they are closed
on Sundays. I respect that!! I remember when most all stores were closed on Sundays. Downtown was quiet and families spent the day together.

Anyway this act by the Mayor of Boston and now Chicago Mayor Rahm should itself be illegal for infringing on the rights of a business. Perhaps Chick
Fil A is just too successful for them to handle. My local franchise does more for local charities and fundraising than most churches and civic
groups. They focus on the community in which they operate and focus on the families that live within. What's wrong with that??

Take a lesson from Chick Fil A and most religions in the modern world regarding the definition of marriage.

You want a civil union then have at it. Good for you!! This govt bullying S%!@ has to stop!!!!!!!

So you don't see a problem with his statement? If an City inspector said that to a business, he'd be accused of improper behavior, good thing he's
the mayor only! Just remember your stance on this when the shoe is on the other foot.

This company does not believe in equal marriage rights. Fair enough.

This mayor does not believe in equal business rights to settle and trade. What's your problem? Guess Chic-a-fil dont like the shoe being on the other
foot either

Originally posted by resoe26
Chinga la madre guy, thats different. We aren't talking about race...
we are talking about some stupid sexual preference and how most Christians don't believe in homosexual marriage. Did you read the thread guy?

No, were talking about those poor victimised christans who are having such a hard time ruling the roost by subjecting others to their idealized
lifestyle/opinions.

Poor poor christians, i wish people would just leave them alone. They bring so much love into the world by teaching 4 year olds to sing about hating
homosexuals, burning Qurans and generally opposing anything that steps on their delicate small minded beliefs.

Christans are never aggressors, they are the victims of a society that has matured faster then them.

The following is my opinion as a member participating in this discussion.

. As in that example, the very fact that so many base acceptance of political actions and Constitutional arguments not on concepts of equality or
freedom, and not on the document itself, but on the issue at hand and their own personal feelings, ignoring any concept of fairness or equity,
signifies even more so the imminent destruction and downfall of society.

Never fear; I have stocked up on Mountain Dew and popcorn to watch this incarnation of the Keystone Kops. After all, I shouldn't need much until
society has collapsed completely under the immense weight of such arrogance and ignorance and I can busy myself with building it back.

Perhaps we can do a better job this next time.

TheRedneck

As an ATS Staff Member, I will not moderate in threads such as this where I have participated as a member.

I quite agree.... I suppose its soda and popcorn for me too, as these people are inviting the downfall of everything that was fought and bled for....
that was our constitutional freedoms....

it rather included theirs, so they used it to benefit them, then decided to throw it out the window when the might benefit anyone else.

I love how people just love to throw "discrimination" around like nothing. Including the mayor of Boston. Is there any evidence that Chick Fil A
has denied business to people because they were gay or because they were in a gay marriage? Just curious..

Originally posted by jibeho
I love how people just love to throw "discrimination" around like nothing. Including the mayor of Boston. Is there any evidence that Chick Fil A
has denied business to people because they were gay or because they were in a gay marriage? Just curious..

They refused to give me a side of equal marriage, i would say that's pretty damn despicable! And their soda is watered down!

The president of Chick-fil-A told an interviewer last week that his privately held company is “guilty as charged” in the support of
traditional marriage. Afterward, the Boston Herald reported that the city’s mayor wants to block the chain from opening a restaurant there, and the
Chicago Tribune reported similar sentiments expressed by an alderman.

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, a Republican and erstwhile Baptist preacher who ran for president, used his Facebook page to call for a
“Chick-fil-A appreciation day.”

As for the company, it released a statement saying that it treats “every person with honor, dignity and respect — regardless of their belief,
race, creed, sexual orientation or gender” and `”going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government
and political arena.”

Originally posted by jibeho
I love how people just love to throw "discrimination" around like nothing. Including the mayor of Boston. Is there any evidence that Chick Fil A
has denied business to people because they were gay or because they were in a gay marriage? Just curious..

Originally posted by jibeho
I love how people just love to throw "discrimination" around like nothing. Including the mayor of Boston. Is there any evidence that Chick Fil A
has denied business to people because they were gay or because they were in a gay marriage? Just curious..

They refused to give me a side of equal marriage, i would say that's pretty damn despicable! And their soda is watered down!

Have they ever denied you service? or anyone for that matter just based on sexual orientation alone?? Doubtful. Don't support the beliefs of a
Christian Privately held company?? Go to Wendy's for your Chicken. That's what used to make this nation so great.

The president of Chick-fil-A told an interviewer last week that his privately held company is “guilty as charged” in the support of
traditional marriage. Afterward, the Boston Herald reported that the city’s mayor wants to block the chain from opening a restaurant there, and the
Chicago Tribune reported similar sentiments expressed by an alderman.

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, a Republican and erstwhile Baptist preacher who ran for president, used his Facebook page to call for a
“Chick-fil-A appreciation day.”

As for the company, it released a statement saying that it treats “every person with honor, dignity and respect — regardless of their belief,
race, creed, sexual orientation or gender” and `”going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government
and political arena.”

As I stated before, discrimination cannot be proven since it is not in the supreme court as a discrimination issue.... it is a matter up for public
consumption and public voting.

People have a right to vote any way they please.... that is a right protected by the constitution and it is a guarentee that you cannot be
discriminated against for voting in whatever manner you pleased....

No one can coerse you into voting against your concious, and that is what is being done here. Attempted cooersion and discrimination against someone
for thier religious beliefs and their voting habits...

Im not even american but be assured if i could boycott this company i would! Hahaha, i just find it hilarious that christians have a problem with
being discriminated against yet are the first to start trying to restrict rights to gay couples.

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